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J+G
J+G
25 April 2013

Building Contract review

Building Contract review
VIC

Hi Animal, Thank you for your advice. I will definitely get my solicitor to look at it and probably get private inspector to review it also. Not sure which private…

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J+G
Apr 25, 2013 11:42 am
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meowsy
Mar 25, 2013 6:55 am
meowsy
uew87
uew87
21 March 2013

Building a Stamford by Simonds

Building a Stamford by Simonds
VIC

oh great RavenRetreat. Look forward to seeing the pictures of your house

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uew87
Mar 21, 2013 4:03 pm
PAB_34
PAB_34
8 March 2013

Simonds Home HIA Contract Alternative2 Progress Payment

Simonds Home HIA Contract Alternative2 Progress Payment
VIC

Really, almost 6 months to respond? Anyway, where to start..... The point I’m trying to…

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PAB_34
Mar 08, 2013 1:12 pm
PAB_34
Taylor22
Taylor22
22 February 2013

The Two Storey Geelong Build

The Two Storey Geelong Build
VIC

Hi Emily, We haven't heard anything from you in ages. How's things going?

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Taylor22
Feb 22, 2013 8:25 pm
Taylor22
Taylor22
Taylor22
19 January 2013

Building a new home in selandra rise with simonds

Building a new home in selandra rise with simonds
VIC

Hi Angie, im building with simonds as well but not in selandra rise. I look forward to following your build. How is it all going? Do you have any pics?

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Taylor22
Jan 19, 2013 12:08 pm
Taylor22
Taylor22
Taylor22
9 January 2013

M & D's Stamford by Simonds.

M & D's Stamford by Simonds.
VIC

Hi missymoo,We are building with simonds too. I'd love to see how your house turned out, and if you have had any problems?

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Taylor22
Jan 09, 2013 10:49 pm
Taylor22
Kmw7586
Kmw7586
11 December 2012

Has anyone Built the Austin with simonds?

Has anyone Built the Austin with simonds?
VIC

Hey Taylor, we were looking at the Austin but have decided to go with 8 homes instead :)

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Kmw7586
Dec 11, 2012 10:46 am
Pellana
Pellana
30 November 2012

Building with Simonds in Adelaide - Turin

Building with Simonds in Adelaide - Turin
SA

Hi Pales We aren't building with Simonds Homes but I am a fellow South Aussie currently building and I just wanted to say hi and I look forward to seeing and hearing more…

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Pellana
Nov 30, 2012 12:20 am
Deemaree
Deemaree
27 September 2012

Our new Home...rebuild after fire,NEW PHOTOS FRONT FENCE

Our new Home...rebuild after fire,NEW PHOTOS FRONT FENCE
VIC
1 ... 9, 10, 11

Think I drove past your place a couple of weeks ago! ::lol::

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Deemaree
Sep 27, 2012 7:57 pm
Deemaree
viphark
viphark
25 September 2012

Building Stamford with Simonds!!!

Building Stamford with Simonds!!!
VIC
1, 2, 3

Hi sherro1, Where abouts are you building?

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viphark
Sep 25, 2012 2:56 pm
boofnmike
boofnmike
30 August 2012

Has anyone built the luxor by simonds homes ?

Has anyone built the luxor by simonds homes ?
VIC

hi there, was hoping to find other people on here that has built or considering building the luxor by simonds homes?, i have only found 1 other person on here who is…

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boofnmike
Aug 30, 2012 11:39 am
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bronj
Jul 26, 2012 1:41 pm
monkeemagic
monkeemagic
23 July 2012

building with simonds - south east melbourne

building with simonds - south east melbourne
VIC

i find this really difficult to comprehend. in a situation whereby climate change is a hot topic, electricty prices are going through the roof thanks to the carbon tax…

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monkeemagic
Jul 23, 2012 10:53 pm
ttva
ttva
3 July 2012

Building Simonds Villa Grande 4315

Building Simonds Villa Grande 4315
VIC

We're now having second thought about continue our building journey with Simonds :( Was told site start can be within 60days of contract, which is some time in September ..…

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ttva
Jul 03, 2012 1:51 pm
ttva
viphark
viphark
21 June 2012

Building Leon. THE LONG AWAITED SETTLING PHOTOS!!!

Building Leon. THE LONG AWAITED SETTLING PHOTOS!!!
VIC
1 ... 14, 15, 16

HI Jovie, I am building with SImonds as well. The Leon. I was wondering, what is the height of your slab from ground level? Thought Id ask because a house built with a…

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viphark
Jun 21, 2012 4:19 pm
Camcam
Camcam
17 June 2012

Anyone built the Luxor?

Anyone built the Luxor?
VIC

Hi All, I've been trolling the net trying to find anyone who has built the Luxor by Simonds. SO far I've found no one! Give me a hoy if you have, I'm really interested in…

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Camcam
Jun 17, 2012 11:22 am
nglbuilder
nglbuilder
24 April 2012

Site Costs

Site Costs
VIC

I agree if you are worried about taking the risk of using a different block, then it would probably be the cheaper option to get a new crossover made. you don't want to…

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nglbuilder
Apr 24, 2012 1:18 pm
Nayzv
Nayzv
4 March 2012

Facade Colour help, please!

Facade Colour help, please!
VIC

Hi sands, We were on a budget too and I was so disappointed withthe standard range of bricks we had to choose from. ::sad:: so we opted to spend our upgrade budget on the bricks…

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Nayzv
Mar 04, 2012 6:23 am
Nayzv
nickahs
nickahs
13 January 2012

Building Blog-Hawkstowe-Simonds Coventry-Lockup Complete

Building Blog-Hawkstowe-Simonds Coventry-Lockup Complete
VIC
1, 2

Hi! Just a few doors down from you, we start building in January. Your house is looking great, love where the alfresco faces. We can't wait…

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nickahs
Jan 13, 2012 8:49 am
grom40
grom40
8 November 2011

Building with Simonds??

Building with Simonds??
VIC

Hi Allie, If you are talking about Warragul in Victoria (I think that's the only one in Australia?) then I'd be wary of site costs as it tends to be a bit hilly there (at…

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grom40
Nov 08, 2011 4:26 pm
grom40
sanjam
sanjam
29 October 2011

S1monds Flagstone 2200 - PCI 9th Sept!!! pics update pg4

S1monds Flagstone 2200 - PCI 9th Sept!!! pics update pg4
VIC
1, 2, 3, 4

Hi Danu, Love your wall paint colour is it Haymes Polar Bear? and Bliss for the trims, doors etc.? I thought polar bear would be a cold white but it doesn't look like…

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sanjam
Oct 29, 2011 6:09 pm
kdgirl
kdgirl
29 October 2011

Waiting for Handoover after PCI --- Simonds Home

Waiting for Handoover after PCI --- Simonds Home
VIC

I think you will have a harder time getting them fixed after handover. I would be concerned that the manager is trying to play games. I would ask your SS how things…

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kdgirl
Oct 29, 2011 1:30 pm
ayaz
ayaz
27 September 2011

Building new house with Simonds - Turin

Building new house with Simonds - Turin
VIC

We are building this house in truganina, Melbourne. its a 400m2 lot. We selected St. Ives façade. Land is due to title in april 2012 and hopefully house will start in May…

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ayaz
Sep 27, 2011 10:55 am
vtac82
vtac82
7 September 2011

Simonds Vaucluse - carpeting done!

Simonds Vaucluse - carpeting done!
VIC
1, 2

have they given you a completion date yet?

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vtac82
Sep 07, 2011 3:07 pm
edscl
edscl
25 August 2011

The Cambridge

The Cambridge

Hi j3n24, hope the building journey goes well for you, and can't wait to see your progress through the stages. We are building with Simonds also and things will finally…

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edscl
Aug 25, 2011 9:51 pm
edscl
edscl
edscl
7 June 2011

Building First Home with Simonds - Narre Warren, VIC

Building First Home with Simonds - Narre Warren, VIC
VIC
1, 2, 3

I tend the think that Simonds build great single storey houses, as I have had chats with people who have built with them and have had no issues. I also think you will…

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edscl
Jun 07, 2011 5:37 pm
edscl
edscl
edscl
21 March 2011

Building Amberlea with S1monds - Facade advice appreciated

Building Amberlea with S1monds - Facade advice appreciated

do you have an independent site inspector or are you using the simonds one? I would be getting them to fix it

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edscl
Mar 21, 2011 9:40 pm
edscl
Lex
Lex
21 March 2011

Contract Signing

Contract Signing
VIC

Also, after contract signing, there are some things that most of project/volume builders would generally not change, even if you pay lots more for…

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Lex
Mar 21, 2011 11:06 am
Lex
StuartGeelong
StuartGeelong
14 March 2011

Can you build on rock? -Sandstone in particular

Can you build on rock? -Sandstone in particular
VIC

Thanks Karry327! Hopefully everything will be ok..

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StuartGeelong
Mar 14, 2011 6:41 pm
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stamford sw vic
Mar 03, 2011 5:05 pm
Not So Good
Not So Good
27 February 2011

Building a new house with SIMONDS

Building a new house with SIMONDS
VIC

Hello Miss Piggy and others. Further update. Simonds has been dealing with issues I have faced which I am happy about, but I have had to stay on top of things. Miss…

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Not So Good
Feb 27, 2011 9:37 am
AdPR
AdPR
10 February 2011

Anybody building a Simonds Marriott

Anybody building a Simonds Marriott

Yes and we are also having Rumpus upgrade

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AdPR
Feb 10, 2011 11:41 am
Charlene
Charlene
2 February 2011

My Simonds Millbank 2900 .. New Outside pics added 30 Jan 11

My Simonds Millbank 2900 .. New Outside pics added 30 Jan 11
VIC
1, 2, 3

wow your house looks great! I hope we get a gift pack like yours!

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Charlene
Feb 02, 2011 2:43 pm
Band of Gypsies
Band of Gypsies
26 December 2010

We are building in Harrisons Rise Laurimar

We are building in Harrisons Rise Laurimar
VIC

Had a great Christmas, next year it will be in our new house! Need to start seriously looking at outdoor living areas. ::celeb::

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Band of Gypsies
Dec 26, 2010 5:45 pm
Band of Gypsies
RoofPlum66
RoofPlum66
24 December 2010

Porcelain tiling of Ensuite

Porcelain tiling of Ensuite
VIC

Abraham Something like this Client to supply Floor tiles to ensuite at his cost (no credit given) Client to arrange payment and laying of tiles with company tiler Just…

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RoofPlum66
Dec 23, 2010 11:20 pm
jazzman
jazzman
3 December 2010

New home building with Simonds

New home building with Simonds
VIC

Hi gypsie We are building the Turin. We looked at the Atherton, too big for our block. The building envelope is the 4m restriction on our block from where the road is.…

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jazzman
Dec 03, 2010 9:44 pm
btherl
btherl
17 September 2010

Time & Inspection

Time & Inspection
VIC

My inspector recommends frame stage and completion stage inspections, but doesn't think there's a huge benefit to lockup and fixing inspections. He also recommends a…

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btherl
Sep 17, 2010 8:53 am
btherl
arnold1975
arnold1975
28 August 2010

Milan 2200 The Rise Tarneit

Milan 2200 The Rise Tarneit
VIC

Yeah stage 11, it doesnt say anything in the contract. Why dont they let u walk in with the inspector?

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arnold1975
Aug 28, 2010 9:15 pm
Tornado_ALIVE
Tornado_ALIVE
17 July 2010

Simonds: How many garden taps are we meant to have?

Simonds: How many garden taps are we meant to have?

One at the front will be in the front yard, not on the house.

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Tornado_ALIVE
Jul 17, 2010 10:28 am
Tornado_ALIVE
BZMZ
BZMZ
29 June 2010

I am a Highlander! Simonds - Atherton

I am a Highlander! Simonds - Atherton
VIC

Hi Sireza Your house looks lovely! Did you use Bamboo Cream Taubmans for your walls? I've chosen it too! Been wanting to see more than just a square sample of it. So…

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BZMZ
Jun 29, 2010 10:22 am
ECOECO
ECOECO
28 June 2010

Simonds Homes Buildng Margin - Paying too much?

Simonds Homes Buildng Margin - Paying too much?

They must have changed their tactics because they don't charge you 33% not more but only 30%. The double handling invoice is calculated as…

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ECOECO
Jun 28, 2010 5:16 pm
ECOECO
johnlong
johnlong
27 June 2010

Matt's Simonds Stirling 2400- All Moved In!!!

Matt's Simonds Stirling 2400- All Moved In!!!
VIC
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hey Matt, congrats... i was down there today, but wasn't sure if you were in as i didn't see anything... well done for being first on the street. John

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johnlong
Jun 27, 2010 8:40 pm
SherWin
SherWin
5 June 2010

Simonds Home - Progress Payments

Simonds Home - Progress Payments

Hi Adam.M Just wondering if you have any further updates with your construction issues. I have forwarded emails through to you after receiving your pics ..... not sure…

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SherWin
Jun 05, 2010 6:21 pm
kkurni
kkurni
1 June 2010

BUILD HOUSE AT WYNDELLA ESTATE (SIMOND-FLINDERS-TYPE)

BUILD HOUSE AT WYNDELLA ESTATE (SIMOND-FLINDERS-TYPE)
VIC

Thanks.. I found one.. which is in HomesNow Design.. But I saw a lot of reviews.. it seems they are cheating on Site cost. Is that better that I just do my custom plan…

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kkurni
Jun 01, 2010 4:18 pm
mauricito
mauricito
27 May 2010

Building with Simonds - Oxford, St Ives facade

Building with Simonds - Oxford, St Ives facade

Would love to know how you go with the doing the floors after Simonds are gone. We are builder the Simonds Cleo - but…

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mauricito
May 27, 2010 9:14 am

Well it's been a while, and a lot has happened. We have offically been locked out, however no bricks are up yet as they are having delays...I assume with finding a…

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cweedon
May 13, 2010 1:13 pm
Fernyhouse
Fernyhouse
12 April 2010

stacked stone anyone done it or knows how much it costs

stacked stone anyone done it or knows how much it costs

I think it can look good when it's done well. I've seen a couple that look a bit more ordinary though and reading this I can see why, not doing the corners properly would…

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Fernyhouse
Apr 12, 2010 10:35 pm
Lex
Lex
5 March 2010

Our Milan - update after handover

Our Milan - update after handover
VIC
1 ... 5, 6, 7

.. only concern is the cracking ninch and the sliding door.. look like my sliding door in dinning area not seal properly, so the wind can come…

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Lex
Mar 05, 2010 1:05 pm
Lex

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